Intellectual property can be a key business asset for any entity, providing a competitive edge, protecting the entity’s innovation and excluding others from use of the innovation, while being used for monetization. In addition, for entities involved in the chemical art, patents can be pivotal for growth and development of the entity. This presentation provides a brief overview of the different types of intellectual property, followed by an introduction to patents, types of patents, and criteria for assessing patentability.

Protecting your most valuable assets using intellectual property (IP)

ACS Spring 2022

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